Iridium-catalyzed C–C σ-bond activation

Compounds with a P–Al bond convert internal alkynes to frustrated Lewis pairs

Clariant introduces new phthalate-free performance catalysts for polypropylene

Acetylene rotor moves on a chiral surface

Improved cyanation reaction as a key step for large-scale synthesis

Room-temperature calcium-metal batteries based on a nonaqueous dual electrolyte

N-demethylation of an important drug precursor

Thin polymeric heat exchanger layers decrease fouling

Natural, borneol-derived agents combat multi-drug resistant bacteria

Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals